1953 – These properties were exchanged for a larger piece of property two blocks north and across the road (the present location). This property held a barn and a very small house. Deaconess Phyllis Sykes resided in the house, better known as ‘The Cottage”, where she organized the Sunday School and midweek activities. The barn was renovated to accommodate the many groups of the church as attendance grew.

1954 – The barn was bulging with people and a new larger building was needed. Plans for a new building to accommodate 300 people were completed. The building would be 35 feet wide and 75 feet deep with an estimated cost of $40,000.

1954 – July 13th, the sod was turned for “Westmount Hall”.

1954 – September 10th, Rev. W. B. Bugden laid the Corner stone.

1954 – Rev. Harold Davies, Assistant Minister at St. Paul’s United Church held the first regular 11:00 am service at Westmount and in July of 1955 was called to Westmount.

1957 – Presbytery was requested to recognize Westmount as a self-supporting pastoral charge in Simcoe Presbytery.

1958 – The property and building were transferred from St. Paul’s to Westmount. The power of vision, faith and willing workers resulted in 233 “Original Signers” on the Westmount Charter Roll and June 15th officially became the Anniversary date as a congregation.

1959 – January 28th, the first congregational meeting of Westmount was held.

1961 – New Conn organ dedicated.

1964 – The church’s interior was renovated including installation of pews and carpets and removal of the original stage, where the back pews are now located.

1964 – Cubs and Scouts was sponsored by the Westmount Men’s Club.

1968 – New Assembly Hall addition was completed.

1969 – First “Westmount Views” Church Newsletter was published and the Church Directory of family photographs was compiled.

1988 – Declaration of Dissent and Intention forwarded to Muskoka Presbytery with respect to 32nd General Council’s “New Statement on Membership, Ministry, and Human Sexuality”.

1990 – Pew cushions and air conditioner installed and Westmount Church designated an Emergency Shelter for Bestview (now Oak Terrace).

1991 – New organ purchased and members participated in the Bible Society Walk-a-thon.

1991 – “Statement of Faith” booklet completed.

1991 – United Church Women withdrew from Muskoka Presbytery and became Westmount Church Women (WCW).

1992 – Church was renamed “Westmount Congregation” declaring our theological beliefs within the United Church of Canada. Westmount Congregation joined the National Alliance of Covenanting Congregations.

1992 – New hymnals, “The Worshiping Church” were purchased and the organ was replaced. First “Strawberry Shortcake Take-out” was held.

1997 – Revised Constitution for Council was adopted, “Westmount After School Program” (WASP) formed.

1998 – First participated in Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Program and central window at the front of the church was replaced with brick, wooden crosses were installed, with spotlights to highlight them.

1999 – First Penny Jar fundraiser for Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW).

2000 – New Statement of Faith adopted: “We Are A Growing Family Serving Christ”.

2000 – Shuffleboard Court installed.

2001 – Partnered with Forest Home and Regent Park United Churches to sponsor one unit in the outreach project of Couchiching Jubilee House.

2002 – First Westmount Gloryfest was held, an evening of Christian musical entertainment for the community.

2003 – Produced “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” with the help of Ted Duff and many friends, participated in the Community Prayer Walk, new sound system and new steel roof installed.